Thousands of people lined the streets in the Finnieston for the grand opening of Scotland's biggest Sikh temple, which was also attended by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon as well as a host of other local dignitaries.

Celebrations of the Singh Sabha Gurdwara commenced at 10am with a religious procession, involving Scottish Sikhs singing and chanting to commemorate the momentous event.

Glasgow's Central Gurdwara opened its doors to the public today after 10 years of planning (Photo: Glasgow Live)

The High Priest carried holy scriptures on his head into The Guru's Diwin, also known as the prayer hall.

A vegetarian lunch then took place after the street processions at Langar Hall, which Nicola Sturgeon attended.

Those in attendance of the event were provided with head scarves and required to take their shoes off upon entering the Central Gurdwara.

Thousands of people lined the streets of Glasgow this morning to celebrate the grand opening (Photo: Glasgow Live)

From today, the temple will be open to all, seven days a week, where members of the public will be welcome to come and eat, when the building isn't used for praying.

16 years of planning, fundraising and building went into the £8million structure, with 60 per cent coming from donations made by the congregation and non-Sikhs keen to support the project.

The first Gurdwara opened in the 1950s in South Portland Street in the Gorbals and Sikhs have since become an integral part of the city's fabric.

Scotland is now home to around 15,000 Sikhs, with the majority living in Glasgow.